Pennsbury Discusses Affiliation With Child Predator

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Pennsbury's schools superintendent has issued a statement about the involvement of a man "charged with a number of offenses related to children" who claimed to be a coach and assistant athletic director for Pennsbury High School.

" This is not true," Schools Superintendent Thomas A. Smith said.

"We are aware of the arrest of a Bensalem resident," Smith said. "It is our understanding that this individual is a Pennsbury High School graduate and that he served as a 'ball boy' during his time as a student decades ago, and occasionally after graduation for several teams including football, baseball, girl’s soccer, and basketball. We reiterate that this individual has never been employed by the Pennsbury School District, or served as a coach or assistant athletic director."

Smith said there was no information to suggest any Pennsbury students were involved in this case.

Smith said the unidentified man has not been affiliated with the Pennsbury School District in any capacity since at least 2009. "This individual is not permitted on any district properties or at any district activity," Smith said.

Due to the police investigation, Smith said the school district has no further details. He said that any questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the Bensalem Township Police Department or the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.